Instant Pot Vegan Recipe: Perfect Lentils and Lentil Loaf


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To make perfect lentils in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (or any electric pressure cooker) simply add 1 c. of lentils and 3 c. water to the pan. With the lid set to …

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  1. Sandy Lee
    Sandy Lee says:

    congrats on your beautiful journey!! hororay for you! I also need to lose weight, for me it's alot of health issues, and re-educating myself on how to eat and making meals in house most of the time.

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  2. Sandy Lee
    Sandy Lee says:

    thanks for the idea! i guess make leftovers for the quinoa and lentils….can we sub quinoa with any grains (ie brown rice)…can we use canned beans and puree (except garbanzo which is a bit hard i guess)

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  3. Gustavo Miguel Sosa
    Gustavo Miguel Sosa says:

    My favorite new kitchen appliance.>>>ur2.pl/1046 Between this and my air fryer you practically can cook everything. I love that you can sear meat and then pressure cook it rather that dirty another pan searing and adding to a crock pot. I have already given out many as gifts. Itโ€™s the perfect wedding, new baby, and off to college gift!

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  4. I am Jane
    I am Jane says:

    Oh my gosh, this looks super delicious! I have never made a loaf before, because all the recipes seem too complicated. This looks easy and I am going to make it soon. Thank you so much for sharing !

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  5. Ziggy3339
    Ziggy3339 says:

    Oh my gosh this is DELICIOUS! Thank you from the bottom of my heartโค๏ธ I canโ€™t believe this is healthy. Itโ€™s my favorite FAVORITE โ€ผ๏ธ That said, Iโ€™m too afraid (right now) to veer off your course.
    I got a mini Instant Pot for Christmas but didnโ€™t open it until a few weeks ago. Now Iโ€™m sold. If I can do it, anyone can. (Oh my , Iโ€™m eating while Iโ€™m writing this…yum.) just bought the 6 qt and today Iโ€™m made this (the lentils anyway) in the Instant Pot. Your recipe here is one satisfying meal! Hug to your heart.

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  6. Ziggy3339
    Ziggy3339 says:

    Can I freeze this meatloaf? Also, would you say this ketchup is going to be just right for this loaf…or should I store in the frig? Since thereโ€™s nothing harmful in this yummy loaf I wonder if it can go a few days in the frig?
    Thank you again, my Instant Pot (had the mini, just got the 6 qt yesterday…not yet unpacked). Youโ€™re the Best.

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  7. Ziggy3339
    Ziggy3339 says:

    My favorite! Didnโ€™t know I can make my own ketchup! Having had cancer I really know sugar is bad for me. This loaf is great on so MANY levels! Putting it in large muffin pans makes portion size a non decision maker (having a learning curve on that one)

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  8. Carmelita Ethridge
    Carmelita Ethridge says:

    OMG I have,seen your videos of a slimer you. However, I had not read your story I am trying to go plant based. I'm also volging my journey. Thank you I will definitely stop adding salt as of my next meal prep.

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  9. John Texas
    John Texas says:

    Went back to refer to this recipe, Heather, and continue to include you in my daily Rosary prayers. Believe me, I've had awful medical problems, and the cool part is that a year from now this'll just be a memory. Best wishes and love from Texas!

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  10. Sunny N
    Sunny N says:

    Thank you!!! You are awesome! This is what I'm making for dinner tomorrow. I'm newly plant-based, and a lot of the recipes are kinda intimidating to me. Yours are as easy as possible, and your sweet nature and voice make them a pleasure to listen to! I'd forgotten I have a Chop Wizard, but that baby's coming out tomorrow. I'm moving on to your hummus next. I plan to binge watch tomorrow, while dinner's cooking. BTW – your potato masher sounds like my daughter's old springy rocking horse, LOL! Hugs!!

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  11. Irma Cruz
    Irma Cruz says:

    Thank you! I will try. Loved the artichoke roasted pepper dip/ sauce thank you for that recipe as well. (I used canned turned out great) Best wishes. Congratulations ๐ŸŽˆ on your success!

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  12. Mark L
    Mark L says:

    Heather, thank you for video, I am confused about one thing. In the beginning you said 1 cub lentils, then later you said 3 cups; am I cooking 1 cup of dry lentils, which turns into 3 cups after cooked? Thank you.

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  13. Nerds and Nutrition
    Nerds and Nutrition says:

    I made this recipe tonight to bring to my grandparents' tomorrow for our family Christmas dinner. I'm really excited to try this!! I used tricolor quinoa, pumpkin, and red lentils with celery, carrot and cauliflower. I don't have Table Tasty so I used Mrs. Dash and added a tiny bit of salt and pepper. Thanks so much for this recipe! -A Fellow Instant Pot Lover <3

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  14. bforgiveness
    bforgiveness says:

    This looks like a winner! I will buy lentils the next time I am at the store. I will be using the stove top and parchment paper method as I don't have an insta-pot or any silicone baking supplies. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us. I know it takes time to prepare, film, edit and upload! Keep shining, Valerie in Colorado

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  15. Annette Fowler
    Annette Fowler says:

    Jeeze Louise Heather! Now you've got me all GAGA over that masher!!!!!!!! I've never seen one like that before! I am going to give this version a try next time I make a loaf. It looks very Num yummy ๐Ÿ˜‰

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